The document provides an introduction to the Industrial Revolution, noting that it was a time of dramatic change from hand tools to mass produced machines, workers became more productive, and prices dropped making goods available to more people. While life generally improved, the Industrial Revolution also increased pollution, created poor working conditions, and employers exploited women and children through long work hours. The document then lists additional topics and activities for learning more about various aspects of the Industrial Revolution such as new methods of mass production, transportation, telegraph vs telephone, and the light bulb.

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4. New Methods of Mass Productions

5. Transportation During the Industrial Revolution

7. Light Bulb

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